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Prince Harry is considering leaving the military and focusing on initiatives to support disabled veterans, as well as his AIDS charity in Africa.
Harry, 30, who is fourth in line to rule Great Britain, has served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He joined the British Army in May 2005. He worked his way up to Apache helicopter commander in July... more

LONDON --Prince Harry is currently being lined up as a future commander of the Household Cavalry, which is Queen's favourite regiment.
The younger son of Prince Charles has told friends that he would be "honoured" to take charge of the regiment, the oldest and most senior in the British Army, the Daily Star reported.
The 30-year-old, a serving... more

EDINBURGH, Scotland -- Scottish voters have resoundingly rejected independence, deciding to remain part of the United Kingdom after a historic referendum that shook the country to its core.
The decision prevented a rupture of a 307-year union with England, bringing a huge sigh of relief to Britain's economic and political establishment, incl... more

The British government has rejected claims that the Taliban shot down a helicopter which crashed in southern Afghanistan, killing five British military personnel, saying the deaths appeared to have been a tragic accident. The local Afghan governor said no insurgents were near the site at the time.
The Ministry of Defence listed those killed: Ca... more

LONDON - Prince William and Prince Harry helped flood-hit British villagers protect their homes Friday, unloading sandbags alongside soldiers in a River Thames village.
The princes, who have both served in the armed forces, joined a work crew In Datchet, west of London, from about 6 a.m. on what aides said was a private visit.
The princes were... more